does this 2-12 cup pot brew well when filled half or less?
5375
I didn't like this coffee pot. I cleaned it and then it would not brew. Half of the coffee grind did not get wet.
5376
Just tried less than half full for the first time last week. It did not brew as well as I would have liked. We typically brew at least 8 cups and have never had an issue. I noticed when my husband was away for the weekend and I brewed a much smaller pot that it wasn't perking as usual. I added a little more water, it worked fine. Aside from this one issue, we loved perked coffee and have never had a bad cup using this percolator. We will purchase again, indeed, and have a back up pot on hand.
5377
Yes. I've had no problems with 6 cups or less. You do have to watch the initial boil time to percolate as it is less than 8 minutes.
5378
Sorry, i don't know as i always fill it to 8 cups. If you (haven't) purchased it yet, IMO, it's not worth the money. The handle design can get you burned...
5379
It didn't brew well at all. Used more ground coffee and brewed over 10 min and still didn't taste like coffee.
5380
It will brew just fine but if you find that it is not perking as usual, you may need a bit more water. I usually go ahead and brew at least 8 cups because it is good coffee and I can heat a cup in the microwave. Perked coffee is quite different from electric drip coffee. Of course either way, the coffee can be heated in the microwave.
5381
I have found that it brews best at the 4 cup mark. The coffee is wonderfully hot, just the way I like it. It takes a little longer than your standard electric --- but well worth the extra couple of minutes it takes.
1112883
very little about 2 to 3 cups I have no problem with mine works good and looks good when its just sitting on counter.
1461438
Probably not that small of an amount. There is a minimum fill line in the window on the side of the pot. I would guess it would take 12 to 16 ounces to safely operate.
767460
Hi, actually, it will perfectly brew two mug-sized cups. put 2 1/2 scoops of coffee. I use this pot every day, and I love it!
1666977
Yes you can brew smaller amounts. I usually make two cups at a time. But it does not press all the way to the bottom with smaller amounts of coffee.
662456
I usually only fill it 3/4 full with grounds. Also I think it depends on what type of reusable cup you use with it. If you can't seal it good before the brewing starts, that might contribute to your issue too. Good luck!
1616997
it is small , makes about 4 6 oz cups, it does brew fast , so if you want more , it happens quickly . I use it as a personal pot I use a bigger pot when I have guests
1726361
Very acceptably low. but I let the coffee sit in the softbrew for a few minutes - more than two, less than five - before pouring.
1146591
I'll have to brew another pot. I just sat down after turning it off, which I have become accustomed to doing. I will say that it brews excellent coffee and I would never make that feature a reason for not purchasing it. I use less than the recommended coffee when brewing.
1210276
I just poured 8 cups into the pot, and it was filled to just above the shoulder. I wouldn't boil it with that much water in it, though; it would be in danger of boiling out.
117856
Not to my knowledge. I would put less water for a smaller amount of coffee. This coffee maker lasted less then six months. I have given up on Mr.Coffee makers
606601
Yes, I do a majority of the time (4 cups) and tastes fantastic. I've gone through many coffee pots and this machine is by far brews the best.
721826
Yes, if it is used every day. If it sits for a few days some of the water in the reservoir will evaporate and you won't get a full pot the first time. But once the reservoir is full, it brews a full 12 cups each time.
1183060
We have used the "small batch" option and it seems to perform as described, giving you a nice smaller batch without using much coffee... Overall we have been very pleased with this coffee maker. It really brews a nice pot of coffee and it seems to do the job while using less coffee. I think you will be very pleased by this coffee maker.
1521134
No, not if you want a full pot of coffee. I filled it to the brim with coffee and got the weakest coffee I've ever had, I dumped the whole pot down the drain.
1144264
This pot works well for me. I did notice that when I put 8 cups of water in my old pot I only got 7 cups out so it was too strong. I adjusted the water. This one I get out about what I put in. I really like this coffee maker.
34286
I always brew a full pot and dump what I don't drink (about half a pot) you use the same amount of coffee for a half a pot as full a pot, so why not. The grab a cup during the brew works just be quick or it will overflow the filter basket. Otherwise it is one of the best coffee pots I have owned.